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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,203.68, 69,327.93 and 32,329.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,203.68, 69,327.93 and 32,329.81 is: 44,645.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,203.68 : 69,327.93 = 32,329.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,203.68/69,327.93 = 32,329.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,203.68x = 69,327.93 × 32,329.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,203.68x = 2,241,358,804.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,358,804.59/50,203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,645.31

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